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Le Petit Chalet
Le Petit Chalet
Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLCMatthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC
A durable, meaningful design heals a devastated residential property bordering Acadia National Park and Somes Sound on Maine’s Mount Desert Island. Comprehensive stormwater management strategies shape new landforms, resulting in elegant grading and thoughtful drainage solutions. Native plant colonies stabilize the site, regenerate habitat, and reveal wildlife patterns. Exquisitely crafted new masonry, built from an authentic palette of local reclaimed materials, gives the garden a unified, established feel. Lichen-encrusted stone retaining walls define edges, thresholds, and overlooks, and thick slabs of salvaged granite embedded in the earth provide gathering terraces and pathways. With balance restored, brilliant seasonal drama unfolds.
Stained Wood Privacy Fence
Stained Wood Privacy Fence
Bigfoot FencingBigfoot Fencing
Stained Wood Privacy Fencing in backyard
Waterford Residence
Waterford Residence
Bret Achtenhagen's Seasonal ServicesBret Achtenhagen's Seasonal Services
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Hillsborough Estate Garden Renovation
Hillsborough Estate Garden Renovation
Kristen Rudger Landscape DesignKristen Rudger Landscape Design
Restauro Casale Falecine
Restauro Casale Falecine
Arch. Alessandra CiprianiArch. Alessandra Cipriani
Casale e Piscina
Treppen im Hanggarten
Treppen im Hanggarten
Rinn Beton- und NatursteinRinn Beton- und Naturstein
Ein Stützmauersystem für höhere Ansprüche, zur Befestigung von Geländesprüngen, Hängen und Böschungen. Rustikale Gestaltung durch bossierte Sichtseite. Hochbeete in der Mauer integriert.
Edible Gardens
Edible Gardens
Botanica Landscape Inc.Botanica Landscape Inc.
Raised beds made of redwood, lined with pond liner, create a beautiful front garden
Perennial Flowers
Perennial Flowers
Kahnke Brothers Tree FarmKahnke Brothers Tree Farm
Asters are amazing little plants that light up the landscape when most other flowers are beginning to fade. If you want to help the bees and butterflies, they are an excellent option.
Lake Millicent
Lake Millicent
Miller Creek Lawn & LandscapeMiller Creek Lawn & Landscape
Paver pathway and cobblestone slope
Hanggarten
Hanggarten
Schweiger Gärtner von EdenSchweiger Gärtner von Eden
Heat-Loving Garden
Heat-Loving Garden
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
California native chaparral foliage fills the petite front garden. The Western Redbud, ideal for small gardens, bring shade to the front porch and seasonal color to the garden.
driveway and walkway with granite cobble border
driveway and walkway with granite cobble border
Inventive Landscape CreationsInventive Landscape Creations
Small Indoor/Outdoor Living Nature Scape
Small Indoor/Outdoor Living Nature Scape
Ketti Kupper Conscious Life DesignKetti Kupper Conscious Life Design
Perspective showing boulder fountain with boulder fire pit near by. Inviting indoor/outdoor living. Weavers Bamboo screen for privacy. Photo by Ketti Kupper
Complete Property Makeover
Complete Property Makeover
Down2Earth Landscape DesignDown2Earth Landscape Design
Madison Valley Residence
Madison Valley Residence
Yellowstone TraditionsYellowstone Traditions
Derik Olsen Photography
Arizona Artist Get-Away
Arizona Artist Get-Away
LoisMoore/PeriwinklesLoisMoore/Periwinkles
Inspiration for all creativity... Art work , rugs.
Residential Native Garden
Residential Native Garden
Regenerative Designs AustraliaRegenerative Designs Australia
Drought tolerant Australian Native Planting design adds colour and interest to the entry of this Queenslander home.
Natural Stone Steps
Natural Stone Steps
Hebron LandscapeHebron Landscape
This project involved the design and installation of natural stone steps for the owner to gain access from the lake home to the shoreline. The use of natural stone was used, not only to maintain a natural aesthetic, but also to comply with local lake shore ordinances.
Lake House
Lake House
R.R. CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, LLCR.R. CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, LLC

Rustic Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed rustic garden is as important as the emphasis we place on the designs of our interiors. After all, our grounds (however modest) frame our homes and contribute to first impressions not only of our houses, but also of the households within. Options for garden designs can be as elaborate or low maintenance as your lifestyle and preferences permit – consider both your aspirations for how it should look and how much time you can invest in garden maintenance. Consulting a gardener or landscape designer will ensure you have a garden that suits your lifestyle, the local climate and soil conditions. But don’t forget that with Houzz your first stop can be collecting images of garden ideas and designs you love in order to inspire your garden plans and potentially share them with a landscape gardening professional.

How do I come up with a rustic front garden design?

The priority for a front garden is kerb appeal. Begin by considering the area immediately around and leading up to your front door. You may want to opt for front garden designs that blend well with the style of your home – for example, abundant foliage and flowerbeds will perfectly complement a period property, whereas man-made materials, geometric shapes and contrasting textures are great ideas for a contemporary garden design. Even if your front garden is a small space, keep it tidy – if you have more space, make the most of it with garden ideas and features such as a manicured lawn, gravel driveway, water feature or garden fencing. If you don’t have the time or commitment to devote to gardening, then neatly pruned hedges, statement paving, hanging baskets, garden benches and outdoor lighting are all decorative, low maintenance garden ideas for your rustic front garden design.

How should I design my rustic back garden?

Back gardens typically offer more space than front garden designs and serve a more recreational purpose, so it’s important to know how you want to spend time in your garden before you design it in order to build in the features that you will enjoy. If you love relaxing in the garden and dining al fresco, think about patios, decking, garden furniture and BBQs. For the more horticulturally-inclined, incorporate flower beds, greenhouses or vegetable garden designs. Your landscape gardening professional can help you install structures such as sheds, pergolas and gazebos that complement your garden design, and artfully-placed garden ideas such as lawn edging and lighting will add definition to your chosen design.

How do I create a low maintenance garden?

The great news is, gardens aren’t exclusively for the green-fingered. Whether you’re not horticulturally-inclined or simply don’t have the time for a bit of landscape gardening, you can still have a rustic garden design that looks the way you want by making some smart design choices. While many of us favour low maintenance gardens like urban gardens, roof terraces and patio gardens, lovers of greenery don’t need to sacrifice grass for paving slabs. Whatever you want from your garden, there are a variety of gardening solutions that can be built in to make life easier. For example, labour intensive features such as vegetable patches, greenhouses and flower beds can be optimised with an automatic irrigation system. These can be offset with fuss-free garden ideas such as hard landscaping, including gravel, paving or decking, and hard-wearing evergreens that require minimal upkeep. You might even consider replacing your garden fencing with slow growing hedging, which can be maintained less regularly than wooden fence panels. If having a lawn is important, there are different types of grasses in varying degrees of durability and maintenance. You may choose to take a more relaxed approach to your lawn – “wild” garden designs can have great charm if the grasses and flowers are chosen carefully. If you prefer a manicured lawn, it’s a good idea to invest in a “mulching” lawn mower that will recycle clippings and remove the need for cleaning up. Finally, there isn’t a more low maintenance garden lawn than artificial grass which can look highly realistic and keep your garden looking green. Garden ornaments are a great way to add interest to your low maintenance garden design – go for smart garden ideas such as solar garden lights which are both decorative and functional. Find some of the most popular design ideas on Houzz.
Garden of Splendor
Garden of Splendor
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